23rd Psalm

Type
Piece
Composer
Emma Daniels
Composer Nationality
American
Composer Date of Birth
1993
Text
Psalm 23 with texts from the Liber usualis and Hebrew prayerbook
Year Composed
2022
Pages
7
Difficulty
3 (Advanced high school, collegiate or community chorus)
Language
English; Latin; Hebrew
Voicing
4 part mixed chorus
Divisi
Yes
Solos
No
Sacred or Secular
Sacred
Mood
Inspiring; Joyful
Description

This piece unites the Psalm 23 text with the beginnings of both the Introit of the Requiem Mass (“Requiem aeternam”) and the traditional Jewish prayer for the dead, “Eil malei rachamim.” The piece aims to highlight the universality of the experience of loss and desire to celebrate the journey of life.

https://www.emmakdaniels.com/compositions-2/p/23rd-psalm

Group
C4